Ankara Everything! ~ DIY Summer Crop Top & Skirt

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 I am loving #Summer2016 .... but the highs in Florida are up to 105 degrees! This weather has me wearing very little clothes (hehe) but still remaining stylish of course. I had some Ankara fabric that I had been meaning to use and decided to make a crop top and a skirt with it. I love two piece sets because you can either wear them together or separately...so it's kind of like having three outfits?! Using my DIY tutorial for an off the shoulder top I re-purposed it while making the top and just cut the fabric shorter to create a crop top. For the skirt bottom I used the same tutorial, however I did not add sleeves and I cut it longer for it to be a skirt and voila! An easy DIY Ankara off the shoulder crop top and skirt set! You can easily make this set with any fabric, Ankara is my fabric of choice because it is so vibrant and colorful and of course because I am Nigerian :-) 

To make this two piece set follow my easy DIY tutorial! 

 Click Here for tutorial : DIY Off the Shoulder Top Tutorial

Like my hair!? Check out my DIY Crochet Hair Twists Tutorial : Click Here

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 ~ DIY Ankara Crop Top and Skirt Set by RbyRachaelRae ~

Crop Top & Skirt : DIY

Sandals: GoJane (Sold Out) Similar Here

Necklace : Forever 21  Here

Sunglasses: Forever 21 Similar Here

Let me know what you think in the comments!
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MUAH!!

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DIY Crochet Twist Hair Tutorial + 3 Ways to Style!

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If you are a naturalista...summertime calls for easy protective styles! With the invention of crochet braids, twists and faux locs..women are rocking these styles more than ever! I decided to give it a try and install some twists on my own. Some call them Senegalese, Mambo, Havana ..or as the package says of the hair I purchased...Jumbo Twists! This style was so easy to install! It took less than 2 hours to achieve and you can do it too with my DIY Crochet Hair Twist video! I also included 3 easy ways to style your crochet twists!

Items Needed:

- Crochet Hair. I used 8 packs hair (Natty jumbo twist) from my local beauty supply store.

-Crochet Needle (beauty supply

- Gold hair jewels (optional..beauty supply)

To watch my tutorial click the link below!

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6 #Summer16 Trends you will Love!

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Summer is in full effect!...and if you watched my Summer Trends Haul Video (Click Here) I have already picked up a few items to be summer ready! Hopefully you too are getting ready for an amazing summer in style. If not...no worries! I have made a list of 6 of summers hottest trends for you to be on the lookout for! 

Summer is here and I will be living in these all season long!

1. The Off the Shoulder Top: Baring your shoulders is a perfect way to be flirty and fabulous. Play with different patterns and fabrics to create the perfect summer look.

Yellow Off the Shoulder Blouse- H&M : Click Here

2. The White Pant : Whether clean cut, ripped or distressed,

white jeans lighten up your style and are perfect for date nights or nights out with your girls. 

White Jeans - H&M: Click here

3. The Cross body or clutch: Summer days are meant for light fun and you don't need a heavy bag weighing you down! A cross body bag or clutch can hold all your essentials without the bulk. Try a striped and/or floral pattern to tie your look together. 

Striped Navy Blue Cross body bag - Target: Click here

4. Mirrored Sunglasses: I LOVE a great sunnie! Mirrored sunglasses are so chic and stylish. A must have for summer! Try different colors and shades to compliment your outfit. 

Pink mirrored sunglasses- Boohoo: Similar

5. The Choker Necklace : The 90's are back in style! Chokers are one of my favorite comebacks this year! Chokers are minimalistic (is that a word? Lol).... yet edgy.

Suede Bow Choker - Silk Fred : Click Here

6. The Chunky Heel : The chunky heel is another one of my favorite styles for Summer 2016. These heels are comfortable yet make a huge statement! Pair with some boyfriend jeans or dress for a casual chic look. 

Chunky heel Sandals - Charlotte Russe Click Here

Which Summer Trend is your favorite?? I would love to hear about them in comments!

Thank you for stopping by loves! Continue to have a fabulous week! 

MUAH!!

-RbyRachaelRae

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